AMETEK, Inc. vs iShares MSCI Japan ETF — how do they compare? AMETEK, Inc. trades at $255.78 (market cap $58.76B), while iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.47. The key difference: AMETEK, Inc. pays a 0.53% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AME | EWJ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $58.76B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $256.30 | $96.97 |
52-Week Low | $179.28 | $77.93 |
Enterprise Value | $60.30B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.53% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Ametek is a diversified industrial conglomerate with over $6 billion in sales. The firm operates through an electronic instruments group and an electromechanical group. EIG designs and manufactures differentiated and advanced instruments for the process, aerospace, power, and industrial end markets. EMG is a focused, niche supplier of highly engineered automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals, and electrical interconnects, among other products. About half of the firm's sales are made in the United States. The firm's asset-light strategy in place for nearly two decades emphasizes growth through acquisitions, new product development through research and development, driving operational efficiencies, and global and market expansion.
Read more on AME →EWJ tracks the MSCI Japan Index, providing broad exposure to over 180 large and mid-cap companies in Japan. It is the most established and liquid vehicle for accessing the Japanese equity market, featuring a diversified portfolio across industrials, consumer discretionary, and financial sectors.
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